Forza Motorsport Update 16 Release Notes – January 6, 2025

Start the New Year with a celebration! Immerse yourself in the automotive world of BMW in Forza Motorsport Update 16, whose reputation for automotive excellence traces back to its storied history in motorsport.

BMW Month is also your chance to Race to Le Mans! Get behind the wheel of the 2023 #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and complete 15 laps at Daytona International Speedway to unlock the car competing in the 24-hour race. Register for a chance to win a trip to Le Mans.

Version Number:

• Xbox Series X|S: 1.736.7361.0
• PC (Microsoft Store): 1.736.7361.0
• Steam: 1.736.7361.0

Game Content and Events [All Platforms]

Environment Art

• Reverted the following tracks and locations to their original in-game branding:
  • Homestead-Miami Speedway
  • Hakone
  • Maple Valley
  • Homespace

Livery Gift

• All players will receive a free Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Gold Livery for the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. Look for the in-game popup to confirm your reward and go to the “My Designs” menu to apply it.

Career Events

• Featured Tour: BMW Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am PT)
  • Early M (Starts Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC)
    • Silverstone – International Circuit
    • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
    • Mugello – Club Circuit
  • BMW Motorsport GT (Starts Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC)
    • Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
    • Daytona – Sports Car Course
    • Road Atlanta – Full Circuit
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
  • Modern M (Starts Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Suzuka – Full Circuit
    • Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
  • BMW Motorsport Endurance (Starts Jan. 29 4pm PT | Jan. 30 12am UTC)
    • Sebring – Full Circuit
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
    • Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Laguna Seca – Full Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all BMW Tour series)
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit

• Open Class Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am UTC)
  • D Class Series
    • Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
    • Hockenheim – Short Circuit
    • Hakone – Club Circuit
  • C Class Series
    • Maple Valley – Short Circuit
    • Virginia International Raceway – South Circuit
    • Lime Rock – South Chicane Circuit
  • B Class Series
    • Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
    • Catalunya – National Alt Circuit
  • A Class Series
    • Silverstone – International Circuit
    • Indianapolis – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Yas Marina – North Circuit
  • S Class Series
    • Watkins Glen – Full Circuit 
    • Suzuka – Full Circuit
    • Maple Valley – Full Circuit
  • R Class Series
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit

Reward Cars

• BMW Tour: 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3
• Open Class Tour: 1976 #1 BMW 3.0 CSL

Showroom Cars

The following cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:

• 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8
• 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2
• 2010 BMW M6 Coupe
• 2009 BMW M5
• 2008 BMW M3
• 2003 BMW M5

Two of these cars can also be obtained from the Challenge Hub during BMW Month, the new-to-Motorsport 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2.

Spotlight Cars

BMW Month will showcase five Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week. Spotlight cars can be used in the BMW Tour and Spotlight Rivals, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.

VIP Discount Cars

New Featured Multiplayer Series

• Lexus RCF Spec Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • Combining Lexus craftsmanship with extensive weight reduction and performance upgrades, the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition is designed for enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and track-ready capabilities.
• Forza GT Multi-Class Series (Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC)
  • Showcase the unique strengths that each Forza GT class brings to the track in this multi-class re-imagining of the classic Forza GT series.
• Community Choice Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • A series voted on and determined by you, the Forza Community! Head over to aka.ms/forzaforums to make your voice heard in a future update!
    • This month, the winning restrictions were:
      • Modern Sport GT Division
      • Max 800 PI
      • Medium Race Length (~20 minutes)

Featured Multiplayer Series Spec Balance Changes: 

Featured Multiplayer Events Calendar

Rivals Events Calendar

Challenge Hub

Featured Challenges

Weekly Challenges

Week 1: Jan. 8 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 9 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC

Week 2: Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC

Week 3: Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC

Week 4: Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC

Week 5: Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 12 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 13 12:00 AM UTC

Bug Fixes and Improvements

Stability and Performance [All Platforms]
Fixes a crash that could occur when the game downloads new Forzathon data [1904887]

Gameplay [All Platforms]
Fixed an issue where challenge progress behaves incorrectly [1940401]
Fixed an issue where the player can drive backwards through pit lane in the Maple Valley track [1884676]
Fixed an issue where player receives "Too Many Saves" when attempting to import UGC from FH5 to Motorsport [1667962]
Updated AI Difficulty for lower difficulty levels. [1943780]
Fixed an issue where cars appear invisible on track upon starting the race of any Featured Rivals event [1945905]

Cars [All Platforms]
Fixed an issue where the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 engine sound is muffled while inside the cockpit [1935987]
Fixed an issue with the 1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR engine audio [1949302]